We are all familiar with delta-9 THC; it’s been around for thousands of years. You may also have heard of delta-8 THC, which is becoming more and more popular.
A new cannabinoid, delta-10 has hit the market. In this article, we discuss the science of delta-10, if it gets you high, and how it measures up to the cannabinoids we already know and love.
What is delta-10?
Delta-10 is a cannabinoid that can be found in small amounts in cannabis. Similar to THC, it can get you high, but it is not as potent. Thus, it is comparable to delta-8, a cannabinoid that is also less potent than delta-9 THC.
Delta-10 THC is extracted from CBD, which is hemp-derived. Since hemp is federally legal, delta-10 is also considered legal in the United States. Some states, though, have banned delta-10 as per their state legislation.
Delta-10 is offered in a wide variety of products: vape cartridges, edibles, tinctures, and much more. They can even be mailed to certain states.
Is delta-10 safe?
Delta-10 is safe to use, but like with any other cannabinoid, it is imperative to your safety that you verify that the product you are buying has been third-party lab tested. Many products on the market use thinning agents that can be carcinogenic when vaporized.
Many products offer a QR code or verification on their products for authentication purposes.
How does delta-10 feel?
Delta-10 is much less potent than delta-9, but it still can get you high. Consumers and testers have reported that delta-10 makes them feel more energetic and happy in comparison to delta-8’s sedating effects. For reference, users liken the effects of delta-10 to strains like Wedding Cake and Super Lemon Haze.
In cannabis terms, delta-8 is more comparable to an indica, and delta-10 would be like a sativa. They have different effects: people use delta-8 for sleep, and others use delta-10 for creativity or productivity, for example.
Is it legal?
As of now, delta-10 products are federally legal with the exception of some of the states listed below. Under the 2018 Farm Bill, delta-10 is legal because it is hemp-derived. This is why there has been a surge in delta-8 and delta-10 products: in states where consumers cannot experience cannabis in the form of delta-9, they are able to get their hands on delta-8 and delta-10 products.
Some states, though, have banned delta-8 and delta-10. These states are listed below:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Delaware
- Idaho
- Iowa
- Mississippi
- Montana
- Rhode Island
- Utah
